Aneurysms of the aortic and mitral valve are a known complication of infective endocarditis in adults. We report an unusual case of tricuspid valve endocarditis in a child with resultant aneurysm formation as its presenting finding after a brief clinical course. (ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, Volume 13, January 1996)
Aortic arch anomalies may have major clinical significance after birth. Prental diagnosis of an aortic arch anomaly creating a vascular ring was detected by two-dimensional ultra-sound and is presented in this case report.
Congenital diverticula of the right ventricle are extremely rare and may be life threatening. The ultrasound demonstration and recognition of such an abnormality and the important differential features are discussed.
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